Gene:
chondroadherin
Gene ID:
205492
Symbol:
CHAD
Species:
1000
Description:
Chondroadherin is a cartilage matrix protein thought to mediate adhesion of isolated chondrocytes. The protein contains 11 leucine-rich repeats flanked by cysteine-rich regions. The chondroadherin messenger RNA is present in chondrocytes at all ages.